Turtle-Associated Salmonellosis, United States, 2006–2014

During 2006–2014, a total of 15 multistate outbreaks of turtle-associated salmonellosis in humans were reported in the United States. Exposure to small pet turtles has long been recognized as a source of human salmonellosis. The risk to public health has persisted and may be increasing. Turtles are...

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Main Authors: Stacey Bosch, Robert Tauxe, Casey Barton Behravesh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2016-07-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/22/7/15-0685_article